Physics questions and answers

Physics Questions and Answers

If you want to learn more about the nature and properties of matter and energy or you're simply preparing for a Physics exam, these Physics past questions and answers are ideal for you.

3,147.

What happens when three coplanar non-parallel forces are in equilibrium?

A.

Their lines of action are parallel.

B.

They are represented in magnitude only

C.

They are represented in direction only

D.

Their lines of action meet at a point

Correct answer is D

Conditions for non-parallel coplanar forces

3,148.
3,150.

Calculate the escape velocity of a satellite launched from the earth's surface if the radius of the earth is 6.4x106m

A.

25.3kms-1

B.

4.2kms-1

C.

4.0kms-1

D.

11.3kms-1

Correct answer is D

Vescape = \(\sqrt{2gR}\)
Vescape = \(\sqrt{2\times10\times6.4\times10^6}\)
Vescape = \(\sqrt{128000000}\)
Vescape = 11313.7085mS-1
Vescape = 11.313kmS-1